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In our latest market snapshot for November, we’re excited to share how activity strengthened across both off-plan and ready homes, and what these shifts reveal about buyer behaviour heading into year-end.
November delivered a busy month for Dubai’s residential market. This market report brings together the latest transaction data, pricing movements and leasing trends, offering a clear view of where demand intensified and which communities shaped the month’s performance.
Dubai’s residential market picked up pace in November, with stronger activity seen across both off-plan launches and established communities. Buyers continued to shift toward mid-range homes, while pricing across many key districts held firm or moved higher. The result is a market entering year-end with more momentum than expected, shaped by rising demand, resilient confidence and a clear recalibration of where buyers are choosing to spend.
This month’s Snapshot breaks down those trends in detail, from the communities driving absorption to the pricing movements that matter most. It’s a concise, data-led overview designed to help you understand how the market is evolving, where opportunities are emerging and what these shifts mean for buyers, sellers and investors heading into 2026.
This edition highlights stronger year-on-year growth across both sales volumes and values, a notable rise in off-plan absorption and a clear shift in demand toward mid-range pricing.
Yes. November recorded significant year-on-year growth, with the primary market driving much of the uplift. The secondary market also saw steady improvement, reflecting healthy demand for established communities.
Prices continued to rise across many key districts. The report outlines detailed movements for both apartment and villa communities, including several areas that recorded meaningful month-on-month increases.
Average gross rental yields remained at 6.8%, supported by strong leasing activity in communities such as JVC, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, Damac Hills 2 and Mirdif.
Buyers, sellers, property owners, real estate agents and investors looking for a clear view of market conditions. The Snapshot distils the latest data into practical insights that support informed decision-making as the year draws to a close.